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N. Korea says spy satellite launch successful
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» SEOUL - North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the US led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions.
Argentina's Milei may find an unexpected friend in the IMF
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - What will the relationship be like between Javier Milei, Argentina's new self-described "anarcho-capitalist" president, and the IMF, with which the Latin American country has an ongoing $44 billion loan agreement?
Key reforms to face vote
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» The cabinet has seconded a bill on marriage equality for deliberation in the next ordinary parliament meeting when the House reconvenes on Dec 12, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday.
Lessons from history
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin government has come up with an initiative to introduce new history textbooks for schoolchildren in order to boost patriotism and morality.
GSB keen to alter business activities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is transforming its business model for sustainable development by combining social concerns and business activities, aiming to achieve a net profit of 33 billion baht, says president Vitai Ratanakorn.
Village chief could face forest grab rap
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» A village headman has been accused of being involved in encroaching on forest land in Sattahip district of Chon Buri.
End monopoly for cheap, clean energy
Oped, Areeporn Asawapongphan, Published on 22/11/2023
» If Thailand hopes to honour its global pledge to mitigate climate change by becoming carbon neutral by 2050, there is one way to do it -- electricity liberalisation.
Planning for a future beyond 1.5C
Oped, Simon Zadek, Published on 22/11/2023
» The negotiators and activists preparing to attend the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai are grimly aware that there is no realistic chance of limiting global warming to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. But what has become an open secret in climate circles must be shared more widely. Paradoxically, it may be the only way to muster the political will needed to eschew incrementalism in favour of disruptive action that is commensurate with the scale of the challenge.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour confronts climate crisis
News, Lara Williams, Published on 22/11/2023
» Taylor Swift, one of the world's most successful and wealthiest pop stars, has come face to face with the climate crisis in Brazil during her global Eras tour.
Trade or invest?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/11/2023
» Re: "Risk vs reward", (Editorial, Nov 20).